The “gig economy," which refers to the large group of individuals who choose to work as independent agents, has been growing rapidly since the mid-2000s. Actually, it’s exploding. According to a 2023 Fiverr survey of 2,000 US workers, “73% said they will either start freelancing or continue freelancing in 2023”. Here are some more amazing statistics to note:

Common Misconceptions HR Has About Independent Contractors

Freelancing is exploding - 73% of US workers will do it in 2023. Freelancers offer unique skills, cover their own expenses, and are 1.4x more likely to focus on improving their skills. Companies can benefit from the freedom of the gig economy, with contracts and secure systems to protect secrets.

As you enter the next quarter of 2023, it's important to reflect on how well your talent strategy is aligning with your business goals. This is an opportune time to design or reassess your talent mapping approach, so your recruiting and hiring scheme going forward stays in line with this year's business goals. 

Talent Mapping for the Rest of the Year

Talent mapping is a process used to evaluate an organization's current and future talent needs. It helps create a data-driven, proactive approach to recruitment & employee development that aligns with business goals. Take the time to review how to use a talent map to benefit your organization and stay ahead of industry & technology changes.

Have you ever had those moments when you're talking to someone and have no idea what they are saying? The best response you can muster up is a simple head nod or blind agreeance?

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Learn how to be more articulate and become more successful in your career. Master the art of effective communication and proper diction to help you build and maintain strong relationships, appear more competent, and advance in your career. Practice speaking and recording yourself to catch small mistakes and improve your tone, voice, and cadence.

10 Proven Ways to Make Extra Income While Working Full Time

Maximize your earning potential with 10 ways to make extra income while working full-time. From part-time gigs to online platforms and entrepreneurial ventures, you can use your existing skills to supplement your income. Explore the possibilities and get started today!

As you may already know, there has been a lot of talk lately about the possibility of a TikTok ban. While this has not yet come to fruition, it's important to consider the implications this could have for businesses and recruiters who rely on TikTok as a platform to market their brand, recruit new talent, and connect with their audience.

A Potential TikTok Ban?!

Prepare for a potential TikTok ban by diversifying your social media presence, building an engaged email list, and exploring alternative video platforms. Create a plan of action on Jobseeker to ensure you're ready for any changes to the social media landscape. Maximize your chances of success!

Once you’ve finally mustered up the courage to find another job, leaning into the job hunt can feel scary and overwhelming. So, it does nothing to help your confidence when your outbox is full of unanswered follow-ups and interview requests. You thought that ghosting only happens on dating apps—so why do recruiters ghost, too? Recruiter ghosting is not an&nbsp;effective recruiting strategy, but sometimes it’s inevitable. How can you overcome such an unfortunate new career trend? Read on.

Why Do Recruiters Ghost and What Can You Do About It?

Recruiter ghosting is a phenomenon jobseekers face during their job search. While ghosting can feel like a blow to your ego, understanding the reasons behind it can help you pivot and continue your job search. Know the signs and questions to ask employers to minimize your chances of being ghosted.

Each companies hiring strategy is based on a set of rules that defines the ideal candidate. Many companies utilize internal and external hiring to ensure they have skilled, experienced workers. If you work in recruiting, maximizing your internal hiring strategies could be the key to retaining employees and simplifying your hiring process. 

Internal Hiring Best Practices

Recruiting from within can save time and money, create a more positive workplace culture, and give employees the opportunity to advance. But it's important to remain objective and make sure the process is fair. Internal hiring has the power to foster an energetic, resilient work culture if done right.

As a recruiter or employer, you know how much the economy affects your recruitment and retention efforts. You aren't just in competition with companies in your industry, but you are also fighting against inflation, recession, unemployment rates, and so much more. 

Recruiting in a Tight Market

Recruiting and retaining talent is a competitive game in today's economy. Job seekers have more bargaining power and companies are competing for talent. Get to know your employees and remain competitive in the market to give job seekers a great experience. Automation and quick processes can help retain recruits during the hiring process.

A candidate persona is a semi-fictional representation of your ideal candidate. Building a candidate persona is one of the best methods employers use to ensure their sourcing, recruiting, and hiring processes are focused. Knowing exactly what you're looking for streamlines everything and helps increase hiring confidence. So here's how to create a candidate persona and how to use it. 

How to Build a Candidate Persona

Create a candidate persona to ensure your hiring process is focused and successful. Collect data and consider professional and personality traits, company culture, and other factors to construct your ideal candidate. Use your persona to attract potential candidates and strategize ways to engage them.

It can be very challenging for many individuals to find a job in the current economy. As a result, the unemployment rate is only starting to decrease after being at its highest since the Great Depression. One of many reasons this is occurring is because this pandemic has encouraged people to quit their jobs to search for better working conditions, become entrepreneurs, or change careers. 

Assistant Manager Resume Guide

Write an eye-catching assistant manager resume to transition into the position. Learn how to craft a compelling summary statement, use formatting to stand out, and include the right skills. Use keywords to narrow your search for the perfect job.

As the Whataburger-Vibe Restaurants Restaurant Manager , our commitment to delivering the ultimate customer experience starts with you.. You'll engage and empower every Team Member & Team Leader to achieve operational excellence each and every day.. Competitive bi-Weekly Pay. Knowledge of back-of-house systems, point-of-sale systems, restaurant operating systems, budgetary concepts and procedures and more. Frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, cleaning and sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, and produce items

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As the Whataburger-Vibe RestaurantsRestaurant Manager, our commitment to delivering the ultimate customer experience starts with you. You'll engage and empower every Team Member & Team Leader to achieve operational excellence each and every day. From fresh cooking with the best ingredients to making sure every customer enjoys a comfortable, clean, restaurant – everything we do starts with you. What's In It For You <ul><li>Competitive bi-Weekly Pay</li><li>Opportunities for Career Development and Growth</li><li>Incentive (based on eligibility)</li><li>Medical, Dental and Vision Plans & 401(k) Savings Plan</li><li>Time Off Benefits</li><li>And so much more! </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Must be at least 18 years of age</li><li>High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience; Associate's degree preferred</li><li>1+ years of restaurant leadership experience preferred</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills along with the ability to motivate a team</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with strong leadership skills</li><li>Knowledge of back-of-house systems, point-of-sale systems, restaurant operating systems, budgetary concepts and procedures and more</li><li>Food Handlers Certification</li><li>Food Safety Certification (requirement may vary based on city, county or state) </li></ul>Requirements <ul><li>Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.</li><li>Must be able to stand during entire shift</li><li>Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, shake, stir, pour, carry, and push on occasion</li><li>Must be able to read (orders on tickets, menu board, receipts, etc.)</li><li>Frequent contact/immersion of hands in water, cleaning and sanitation solutions, meat products, poultry products, and produce items</li><li>Frequent washing of hands</li><li>Must be able to use computers, telephones, and office equipment</li></ul>

Assistant Manager - Whataburger - WB WTHRFRD

Sanitize and maintain poultry holding tanks and care for birds as required. Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred.. Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.). Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jack).. Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run a store (e.g. dolly, handtruck, forklift, baler, computer, cash register) (forklift and baler requirements do not apply if under the age of 18).

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Overall Job Summary This position is responsible for interacting with customers and team members, supporting selling initiatives and performing assigned tasks, while providing legendary customer service. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)<ul><li>Maintain regular and predictable attendance. </li><li>Work scheduled shifts and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends and overtime as dictated by business needs. </li><li>Take the initiative to support selling initiatives (GURA):</li><li>Greet the Customer</li><li>Uncover the Customers’ needs</li><li>Recommend products</li><li>Ask for the Sale</li><li>Team Members are required to perform a combination of the following duties during 95 percent of their day. Although the mix may vary from one day to another, our business and staffing model makes it essential that every Team Member be able to perform all of the following duties accurately, efficiently and safely on a regular basis and without advance notice:</li><li>Operate cash register/computer following cash handling procedures as established by Tractor Supply Company</li><li>Recovery of merchandise </li><li>Participate in mandatory freight process </li><li>Complete Plan-o-gram procedures (merchandising, sets, and resets)</li><li>Assemble merchandise</li><li>Perform janitorial duties</li><li>Execute price changes/markdowns</li><li>Operate Forklift (unless under the age of 18)</li><li>Operate Cardboard Baler (unless under the age of 18)</li><li>Assist customers with loading purchases</li><li>Ensure the safety and well-being of birds. Sanitize and maintain poultry holding tanks and care for birds as required</li><li>Complete all documentation associated with any of the above job duties</li><li>Team Members also may be required to perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul>Qualifications High School Diploma is preferred No Experience Is Required High Demand IT Specialized Skills Platform Knowledge Preferred Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities <ul><li>Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred. </li><li>Ability to read, write, and count accurately. </li><li>Strong communication and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Basic computer skills. </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict. </li></ul>Working Conditions <ul><li>Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise. </li><li>Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate. </li><li>Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 8 hours</li><li>Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines </li></ul>Physical Requirements <ul><li>Ability to move and transfer merchandise, weighing up to 50 pounds, throughout the store. </li><li>Ability to push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with the assistance of proper material handling equipment (e.g. pallet jack). </li><li>Ability to occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead. </li><li>Ability to frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders. </li><li>Ability to move throughout the store for an entire shift. </li><li>Ability to safely access all areas of the store including selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area. </li><li>Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run a store (e.g. dolly, handtruck, forklift, baler, computer, cash register) (forklift and baler requirements do not apply if under the age of 18). </li><li>Ability to constantly operate store equipment such as computer, cash register, and other store equipment. </li><li>Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation. </li><li>Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members. </li><li>Ability to process information / merchandise through the point-of-sale system. </li><li>Ability to handle and be in contact with birds/poultry. </li><li>Ability to successfully complete all required training. </li></ul>Disclaimer This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

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